Bailey Lakes, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bailey Lakes, Ashland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bailey Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Ashland forecast zone and Ashland County — the most common reported hazard around Bailey Lakes, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2023 | Dec 22, 2004 · $5.2 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Jan 2020 | Sep 14, 2008 · $4.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2023 | Jul 10, 2006 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jan 1, 2005 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $8.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2000 | Apr 7, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Ashland forecast zone and Ashland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bailey Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Bailey Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mansfield Lahm Muni Ap weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.3 | 9.7 | 14.5 | 12.7 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bailey Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 41 miles northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Bailey Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 41 mi northeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 116 mi east-southeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 131 mi southwest | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Bailey Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bailey Lakes, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 13, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 8, 1993.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Bailey Lakes's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Bailey Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bailey Lakes, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 41 miles northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bailey Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bailey Lakes the lowest scan from KCLE is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bailey Lakes free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Bailey Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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